But there was not a sign of life on her.
Yes—we make a slight mistake.
The captain, Mr. Nares, had a favorite collie dog.
This animal could be seen on the deck.
A faint bark could be heard at intervals as the wind blew towards the shore.
The dog was alone.
It is well known that a dog is a man’s friend, and hates a solitary existence.
As a matter of fact, animals like human beings, are gregarious.
Sometimes you may find a rogue elephant or a solitary buffalo living alone.
Why?